East Africa

In the heart of El Fasher, North Darfur, tensions rise, prompting the United States to urge Sudan's armed forces to stop attacks immediately. Concerns grow over an impending assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and affiliated groups, placing civilians, especially the displaced, at risk. Matthew Miller, speaking for the State Department, voices alarm about the potential RSF offensive in El Fasher endangering the lives of displaced civilians. The U.S. government expresses deep distress over confirmed reports of village…

The death toll from flooding in Kenya has climbed to 70 due to increased rainfall since March. East Africa is vulnerable to climate change, experiencing heavy rains from the El Nino weather pattern. The government spokesperson confirmed the number of lives lost due to floods. The extreme weather has caused chaos in Nairobi, blocking roads and damaging homes. Tanzanian Prime Minister announced 155 deaths and 236 injuries from flooding. The disaster has affected homes, property, crops, and infrastructure. In Burundi, 96,000…

As a result of increased rainfall in Kenya since March, 70 people have died in floods, according to a government official on Friday.

Somalia has taken action against U.S.-trained commandos for stealing donated rations, halting their duties and detaining them as the government steps in to provide supplies. The Danab unit, trained by the United States to combat Al Shabaab, has had financial support suspended due to suspicions of corruption. The U.S. is investigating the incident and aims to establish safeguards to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The Danab forces were trained in 2017 to counter Al Shabaab's insurgency against the Somali…

Madagascar is launching a nationwide campaign called "big catch-up vaccination" targeting nearly 900,000 children on April 26. In 2024, it is estimated that over 1.2 million Malagasy children under 5 have not received any vaccines since birth. Details.

In Madagascar, the need for cocoa is so high that farmers in the north-west have seen their pay increase fourfold. Cocoa is now more profitable than vanilla this year. However, Malagasy exporters are concerned: the beans cannot leave the country as the recent storm has blocked access to the port.

In a recent revelation, the Somali government admitted diverting rations intended for the US-trained Danab forces, exposing a breach within its ranks. The Ministry of Defense conducted an investigation, leading to the suspension and detention of officers. Without naming the detained officers, the government decided to take over supplying rations for the Danab forces from the US. This comes after the US stopped food ration assistance to the Danab, citing widespread diversions. Allegations link the diversion to private…

Good evening Here are tonight's highlights: According to Human Rights Watch, soldiers in Burkina Faso executed 223 civilians in a single day. Nairobi in Kenya is experiencing heavy rainfall, causing roads to flood. Ghana has been using a new malaria vaccine for a year now, with over two million doses given to children.

Over 155 individuals have perished in Tanzania due to heavy rains caused by El Nino, leading to devastating floods and landslides, stated Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa on Thursday.

A recent report from the Kenyan Red Cross stated that 38 people died due to severe flooding. Approximately 30,000 individuals were forced to evacuate as a result. These extreme weather conditions were caused by El Niño, a climatic phenomenon originating from the Pacific Ocean occurring every six or seven years. The floods primarily impacted eastern Kenya, including the capital city of Nairobi.